Cryptic crossword clue
Temporary pavilion so unstable, sheltering Rex 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PROVISIONAL

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The straight part
We know that "Temporary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case temporary = provisional.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PROVISIONAL mean?

PROVISIONAL noun
  1. A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  2. An interim denture.
PROVISIONAL adjective
  1. Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

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